Associate Editor, AD&D

College Board–Learning & Assessment

Location:This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have theoptionof being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employeesare required tooccasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.

Role Type:This is a full-time position.

About the Team

The Editorialteam is part ofCollegeBoard’s Assessment Design and Development(AD&D)department. We are acollaborativeteam committed to producing SAT Suite test questions and relatedpublicationsthat are error-free, consistent in style, andaligned toestablishededitorial standards. We also edit materials and ensure quality control for other College Board programs, such as AP and ACCUPLACER.We work closely with Math and Reading and Writing subject matter experts within AD&D and other teams acrossCollegeBoard to publish tests and related materials in a variety offormats, both digital and print.As a team, we are in a period of intentional growth and evolution. We are actively refining our processes, strengthening cross-functional partnerships, andidentifyingnew ways to improve how we work.We value editorialexpertise, thoughtful collaboration, and continuous learning and improvementto ensure that wecancontinueproducingwork of the highest quality.

Aboutthe Opportunity

As an Associate Editor, you will playan importantrolein ensuring the quality, clarity, accuracy, and consistency of assessmentsand publications for the SAT Suite and other College Board programs. You will apply College Board’s style guidelines and industry standards to support consistent, error-free, and student-centered content. In partnership with test developers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will incorporate feedback thoughtfully and take ownership of the editorial integrity of assigned materials, acting as an expert on all editorial matters. You will also contribute to collaborative team practices, support process improvements, andleverageevolving tools and technologies to strengthen editorial workflows, helping to deliver high-quality assessments across digital and print platforms.

In this role, you will:

Copyeditand proofreadcontent[70%]

• Copyedit and proofread test questions, assessment support materials, and other publicationsfor the SAT Suite, ACCUPLACER, AP, and other programsin various formats (digital apps, print, etc.) for clarity, accuracy, and alignment to College Board and industry standards, appropriately applying defined scopes of edit

• Ensureall deliverablesadhere to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage conventions

• Apply College Board and other relevant style guidelines asappropriate toall edited content

• Work closely witheditorial peers andcontent developersto ensurecontent ishigh-quality anderror-free, incorporating feedback and data to support continuous improvement

• Use research skillsto factcheckcontentas needed

• Work with the editorial team tomaintainan in-house assessment style guide

• Develop andmaintainproficiencywitha variety of authoring and content management platforms

• Leverage AI and other technology/tools in editorial workflows and processes tosupportefficiency and quality

Collaborate with peers and partner teams [15%]

• Prepare for andparticipatein meetings with editorial peers and stakeholder teams

• Answer questions, provide feedback, share best practices, and support alignment across assessment development workflows

• Provide editorialexpertiseto internal and external customers, clarifying editorial standards and decision rationales for stakeholders as needed

• Provide peer review and input on editorial questions and discussions

• Promote a collaborative, constructive, mission-focused work environment in which the highest standards of quality and process areestablishedand maintained while keeping the needs and expectations of students and other stakeholders foremost in mind

Contribute tooperationalteam goalsand initiatives[15%]

• Contribute to shared documentation, templates, and workflow improvements

• Assistwith process improvement, pilots, and other strategic efforts in a supporting role

• Participate in professional growth opportunities and present relevant information to the editorial team and other stakeholders

• Participatein pilots, research efforts, or new workflow implementationefforts

• Assistwithvarious otherspecialprojectsor team initiativesas assigned

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, orarelated field

• 4 or moreyears of copyediting, proofreading, and fact checkingexperience,preferably in educational publishing, assessment, or technical content

• Strongattention to detail andcommand of grammar, usage, punctuation, and syntax, withknowledge of general publishing and publications standards and practices

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style anddemonstratedability to applyvarious stylesappropriatelyand consistently

• Experience editing and working in a variety of content management systems,technical platforms, and software (Smartsheet,Adobe, Microsoft Office, etc.)

• Strongcommunicationskills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedbackand explain editorial decisions clearly and professionally

• Strong organizational and version control skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to managework autonomouslyand escalate issues effectivelywhile understanding how individual contributions impact broader teamobjectivesand workflows

• Ability to travel1–3times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business

All roles at College Board require:

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.

• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal

• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receivingtimely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.

• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success

• Authorization to work in the United States

About Our Process

• Application review will beginimmediatelyand will continue until the position is filled.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

• Whilethehiring processmay vary, it generallyincludes:resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.

What We Offer

AtCollegeBoard, we offer more than a paycheck-we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.We’rea self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensationgrounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation

• The hiring range for this roleis $56,000-95,000

• Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar rolesatthe College Board.

• We aim to make our best offer upfront,rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.

• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.

You’llhave open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and whatit’slike to workatCollegeBoard throughout your hiring process. Check outourcareers pageformore.